Browsing Department of Agriculture, Agribusiness, and Environment Collections by Subject "Epidemiology"

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    • Epidemiology and geography of Schistosoma mansoni in Uganda: implications for planning control 

      Kabatereine, Narcis B; Brooker, Simon; Tukahebwa, Edridah M; Kazibwe, Francis; Onapa, Ambrose W (Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2004-03)
      Intestinal schistosomiasis caused by infection with Schistosoma mansoni is a widespread public health problem in Uganda. Although long known to be endemic, its current distribution within the country equires updating of ...

    • Short communication: Soil-transmitted helminthiasis in Uganda: epidemiology and cost of control 

      Kabatereine, Narcis B; Kazibwe, Francis; Tukahebwa, E. M.; Twa-Twa, J. M.; Barenzi, J. F. Z.; Zaramba, S.; Stothard, J. R.; Fenwick, A.; Brooker, S. (Tropical Medicine and International Health, 2005-11)
      A countrywide description of the distribution of soil-transmitted helminths in Uganda is reported, based on data for 20 185 schoolchildren from 271 schools. The overall prevalence of Ascaris lumbricoides, Trichuris trichiura ...